RESULTS
A total of 100 patients (55 female and 45 male) who met the inclusion criteria and their parents were included in this study. Most of these parents were represented by mothers (76%), followed by fathers (21%) and other relatives (3%).
40% of parents reported that their children had nocturnal bruxism. Gender was found insignificant with the presence of bruxism. The prevalence of TMJ disorder symptoms was 9%. A significant relation was found among children with nocturnal bruxism and TMD symptoms. The presence of bruxism was significantly higher in individuals who had TMJ disorder symptoms (p<0,05). (Table-1)
There was a statistically significant relation between bruxism and bedtime resistance. The presence of bruxism was significantly higher in child who had bedtime difficulties (p=0.02) (Table-2)
A statistically significant relation between children with TMJ disorder symptoms and bed time resistance (p=0.02) and sleep behavior disorder was noted. (p=0.04) (Table-3)
The prevalance of untreated dental caries was 98%. The presence of caries was also found significantly associated with awakening from sleep at nights and sleep fragmentation. (p=0.001) (Table-4)
The permanent molar relationship was %79 Class I, %11 Class II and %10 Class III according to Angle Classification. There was no significant relation found between the sleeping characteristics.
The prevalence of traumatic dental injury was 22%. However, no significant relation was found between sleeping habits. (p >0.05)